Copyright Issues

The laws governing fair use of copyrighted materials have always been hazy, and digitization and the internet have added complications galore. Here are some resources that might help you discoverwhether something is protected by copyright law, whether your use of it might require a license, and whether what you want to do with it constitutes fair use. This page also includes links to open source materials that you can use as alternatives to copyrighted materials.

(This page presents only general information, and does not constitute individual legal advice.)